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May 16
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Why You Still Can’t Download Fortnite on iPhone: Epic Games vs. Apple Just Got Messy Again

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Fortnite fans on iPhones—especially in the U.S. and Europe—might be wondering: Where’s the game?! According to Epic Games, Apple is throwing serious shade and keeping Fortnite off the App Store in both regions. And yep, things are getting spicy… again. Wait, Didn’t Epic Already Win Against Apple? Sort of. Back in 2021, Epic Games (the folks behind Fortnite) and Apple went to court in a high-profile legal battle over how…
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May 16
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Spotify Tweaks Podcast Play Count Feature After Backlash From Creators — Here’s What It Means for You

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If you’ve ever wondered just how many people are actually tuning in to your favorite podcast, Spotify thought they’d do you a favor. Last week, they announced plans to start publicly showing podcast play counts to help listeners discover shows and give creators more visibility. Sounds great, right? Well, not everyone thought so. Why Podcasters Were Not Happy Podcast creators, especially those with smaller or niche shows, quickly pushed back.…
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May 15
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Trump Urges Apple to Ditch India and Bring iPhone Production Back Home: What It Means for You

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In a global game of smartphone musical chairs, President Donald Trump has taken a firm (and very public) stance: he wants Apple to bring its iPhone manufacturing back to the United States—stat. His comments come after Apple CEO Tim Cook recently revealed plans to start importing iPhones made in India to meet most of the demand in the U.S. So what’s really going on, and why should the average iPhone…
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May 15
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Heads Up, Coinbase Users: Hackers Just Scored a Major Data Haul

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If you’ve got a Coinbase account, it’s time to pay attention. The popular cryptocurrency platform just revealed a serious data breach that exposed sensitive personal information — including government-issued IDs, email addresses, and parts of Social Security numbers — and yes, it's as bad as it sounds. What Happened? According to a regulatory filing, Coinbase was recently contacted by a hacker who claimed to have stolen customer data and demanded…
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May 13
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Scam Alert: Hackers Hijack Government Email System to Send Fake Toll Messages

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If you recently got an official-looking email from the government about unpaid tolls, don’t panic just yet—but definitely don’t click anything. Here's what's going on. A legit U.S. government alert system—yes, the kind that's supposed to keep us safe and informed—was hijacked by scammers to send out bogus toll collection emails. The system in question is called GovDelivery, and it’s normally used by federal and state agencies to send out…
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May 06
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Substack Just Made Livestreaming Way Less Awkward — Introducing Audio-Only Mode

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Good news for camera-shy creators! Substack is rolling out a new audio-only livestreaming feature, making it easier than ever for writers to connect with their audience—no ring light or perfect background required. Whether you're podcasting in your pajamas, chatting from your car, or just don’t feel like being on camera (we get it, not every day is a “camera-on” day), this update has your back. Substack’s new audio-only livestream mode…
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May 04
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Temu Just Made a Big Change—Here’s What It Means for Shoppers in the U.S.

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If you’ve been scoring bargain deals on Temu lately, things are about to look a little different—but don’t panic just yet. The Chinese e-commerce giant, Temu, is officially no longer shipping products directly from China to the United States. This move comes after a big shift in U.S. trade policy that’s shaking up how companies do business across borders. Wait, What Changed? Recently, the U.S. government (under an executive order…
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May 01
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Instacart Just Bought Wynshop — Here’s Why That Matters for Your Grocery Shopping Future

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Instacart, the delivery app that brings groceries to your door faster than you can say “avocados,” just made a big move to step up its game. The company announced it’s acquiring Wynshop, a tech company that builds e-commerce tools specifically for grocery stores. So… What’s Wynshop? Wynshop is basically the behind-the-scenes wizard for grocery retailers trying to sell you cereal and canned soup online. Launched in 2020, Wynshop helps supermarkets…
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Apr 29
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India Moves to Block Proton Mail: What You Need to Know

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A recent court ruling in India has sparked a wave of concern among privacy advocates and everyday users alike: the Karnataka High Court has ordered the Indian government to block access to Proton Mail, a popular encrypted email service known for its strong commitment to user privacy. So, What Happened? It all started with a legal complaint filed by M Moser Design Associates, a firm based in New Delhi. The…
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Apr 29
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Temu’s New “Import Charges” Are Giving Serious Sticker Shock — Here’s Why

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If you’ve noticed your favorite $18 Temu sundress suddenly costing as much as dinner for two, you’re not imagining things. Temu has officially started adding hefty import charges — and by hefty, we mean up to 145% — thanks to new tariffs put in place by former President Donald Trump, according to a report from CNBC. Here’s the deal: Temu shoppers are now seeing extra fees that sometimes cost more…
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Apr 28
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Google Is Spinning Off Android News Into Its Own Virtual Event — Here’s Why It Matters

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Big news if you’re an Android fan: this year, Google is doing something a little different with its annual developer conference, Google I/O. Instead of unveiling all the latest Android updates during the main event, Google just announced it’s hosting a special separate virtual show all about Android. It’s called “The Android Show: I/O Edition” and it’s dropping on May 13 — before the official Google I/O festivities kick off.…
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Apr 27
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Meet Chat Haus: The Coworking Space Where Cardboard Robots Are Living Their Best AI Lives

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Imagine walking through Brooklyn’s artsy Greenpoint neighborhood, past an elementary school and a library, and suddenly... BAM! You spot a buzzing coworking space packed with busy workers typing away on laptops. Totally normal, right? Except, plot twist: everything — and we mean everything — inside is made of cardboard. Including the “people.” Welcome to Chat Haus, the world's first coworking space for AI chatbots — and yes, it's just as…
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Apr 27
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Always Late? There’s an App for That — And It’s Actually Pretty Fun

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If your life is basically just one giant apology for being late, listen up: there's a brand-new app called Lately that just dropped on the App Store, and it’s here to save you from your "chronically five minutes away" reputation. What’s the Deal? Lately is designed especially for people who struggle with time management — cough ADHD squad, but honestly, anyone who's ever said "I'll leave in five minutes" and…
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Apr 24
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Checkmate! Chess.com Hits 200 Million Members and Is Still Going Strong

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Online chess just pulled a queen’s gambit of its own — Chess.com has officially surpassed 200 million members, and it's showing no signs of slowing down as it approaches its 20th birthday. Let’s break this down for the average human who might still be traumatized by that one time they played chess against their uncle and lost in five moves: Chess.com is the place for playing, watching, and learning chess…
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